14 DAY TRIAL // Siemens Networks announced it has been awarded a contract by Indonesian mobile operator Telkomsel for the rollout of a 3G network. Under the three years agreement, Siemens will deliver 3G radio access networks and radio relay technology for large parts of Telkomsel's network, as well as provide implementation and technical services for the network. This W-CDMA contract is Siemens' second from the Asian island state.
Telkomsel's goal is to supply the entire country with 3G network services. Siemens is supporting the Indonesian carrier, which serves about 30 million customers, by supplying, installing and operating a 3G radio access network. Components of such a network include base stations and radio network controllers. For wide area transport, Siemens will also supply radio relay technology based on the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy and Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy standards.
This new contract strengthens Siemens' market position in Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region and continues the strategic relationship with Telkomsel, established since the construction of the 2G network for the carrier. In December 1993, the two companies built the first GSM connection in Indonesia, and in 1997, they launched the first prepaid wireless service in Asia based on an intelligent network.
"Siemens is proud to have been chosen again by Telkomsel as its partner. Our end-to-end 3G solutions will enable Telkomsel to reliably meet the demand for innovative mobile services," stated Christoph Caselitz, President Mobile Networks at Siemens Networks.